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Monument

Colorado · 10,399 residents · 6.971 sq mi
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Monument is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,339. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 8,428 residents. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $410,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.4% of residents. Households here earn about 33% more than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,399
+428%since 2000
from 1,971 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,492 / sq mi
+428%since 2000
from 283 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+26%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
03K6K10K13K1990201020202024Monument
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,339
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,616
+99%since 2000
from $19,878 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$410,800
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $152,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,598
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $700 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
21.8% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+34%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88%(1,734)
Black0.9%(18)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(152)
Asian0.9%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.5%(443)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(8,300)
Black1.5%(151)
Hispanic / Latino9%(941)
Asian2.3%(242)
Other3.4%(354)
Diversity Score37.3%(3,881)
Diversity Score
37
+66%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.5%
+26.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+99%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 74.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.3%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monument, Colorado?

Monument, Colorado has about 10,399 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monument, Colorado?

The typical household in Monument, Colorado earns about $100,339 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monument, Colorado expensive?

In Monument, Colorado, the median home is worth about $410,800, and the typical rent is about $1,598 a month.

How educated are people in Monument, Colorado?

About 59.5% of adults age 25 and over in Monument, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monument, Colorado?

About 5.4% of people in Monument, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monument, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Monument, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,379 residents, a change of about 920 percent over that period.

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